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Special Education at Manhattan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Manhattan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Manhattan University is located in Riverdale, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 special education degrees were awarded at Manhattan University.

Online & Distance Learning at Manhattan University

Many students take online classes at Manhattan University. Among 3,225 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 435 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Manhattan University

These rankings give you a sense of how Manhattan University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#10 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#21 of 103
Best Value	New York	#38 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 491
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#72 of 103
Best Value	Nationwide	#411 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Manhattan University

Graduates of Manhattan University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$56,919
2 years	$63,430
3 years	$67,981
4 years	$71,419
5 years	$78,717

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Manhattan University earn a median of $71,419, compared with $79,389 for all Manhattan University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Manhattan University comes in at $26,329.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at Manhattan University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Manhattan University are 89% women (31) and 11% men (4).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Manhattan University

Among the 16 bachelor’s special education graduates at Manhattan University, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Manhattan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Manhattan University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Manhattan University

Of the 19 master’s special education graduates at Manhattan University, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Manhattan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Manhattan University, lower than the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Manhattan University

The Special Education program at Manhattan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities	7
Early Childhood Special Education	28

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Manhattan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$73,597
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,173

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.